Kulbergs puts temporary stop to ICT procurements in Latvia

Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs (AS) has imposed a 30-day moratorium on large and expensive information and communication technology (ICT) procurements to review their necessity and procurement procedures, LETA reports on June 15. Following a meeting of …

Latvia to call for faster military reinforcement of NATO’s eastern flank at European Council

Latvia will emphasize the need for the European Union to accelerate the implementation of defence projects aimed at strengthening the Eastern Flank during the upcoming European Council meeting, according to an information report prepared by the Ministry of …

Summery weather to return starting Thursday in Latvia

Forecasts indicate that the weather in Latvia will become significantly warmer in the second half of this week. On Tuesday, brief showers and thunderstorms are expected in many parts of Latvia, with temperatures rising to +14 to +19 C. Rain will continue …

Thunderstorms across Latvia on Monday

Forecasts indicate that brief rain showers and thunderstorms are expected in many parts of Latvia on Monday. The sun will peek through the clouds at times, but rain and thunderstorm clouds will form in all regions throughout the day, bringing brief but …

Heavy rain and thunderstorms set to affect Latvia

Weather conditions in Latvia on Monday will be influenced by a cyclone. According to the Latvian Environment, Geology and Meteorology Centre, skies will be mostly cloudy, although occasional clear spells are expected in some areas. Rain is forecast across …

WATCH AGAIN: Latvia versus Portugal men's international volleyball

The Latvian men's national volleyball team continued its busy schedule in the European Volleyball Confederation (CEV) European League on June 14th, concluding the weekend with a match against Portugal, which you can watch right here. The European Men…

WATCH AGAIN: Slovenia versus Latvia women's international volleyball

The Latvian women's national volleyball team played their European Volleyball Confederation (CEV) European League match against Slovenia on June 14th in Ljubljana. You can watch the whole match right here. The European Women's Championship will be …

T&T darts duo stun 14th-ranked Latvia, plead for Caribbean investment

FRANKFURT, Germany—On a historic Friday night in Germany, Trinidad and Tobago’s James Walklin and Joshua Balfour carved their names into the annals of regional sport. At the Darts World Cup, they became the first English-speaking Caribbean team to ever win …

Latvia plans to ban the use of foreign languages in stores, car dealerships, and similar establishments.

“Ironically, this amendment was introduced into the Consumer Protection Law, even though in reality it does not protect consumer rights but rather infringes upon (restricts) them,” notes the Latvian website bb.lv Later, during the third reading, the bill’s …

DARTS-TRINIDAD-T&T darts duo stun 14th-ranked Latvia, plead for Caribbean investment